Current Crop Information

Following excellent weather conditions during the bloom period, California pear growers are optimistic about the outlook for a normal statewide crop in 2019. While initial bloom dates in the Sacramento River district were about two weeks later than normal, warmer than usual weather conditions since bloom indicate the first harvest dates may only be a week to 10 days later than normal, with the first Bartletts available around the 22nd of July. Initial Bartlett fruit set in all districts has been excellent, and most growers are using chemical thinning to encourage fruit sizing.

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The Mendocino and Lake County Mountain districts are on schedule for an early August Bartlett harvest start, and thanks to near-perfect weather, and barring any unusual weather events, all districts are expecting excellent fruit finish.

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While it is still early, the initial bloom of the California Bosc crop has been favorable and most growers are positive about their crops. Bosc pears are typically harvested approximately three weeks following the first Bartletts.